Robin Stancliff photo credits. This kitchen had a complete transformation, and now it is beautiful, bright, and much more accessible! To accomplish my goals for this kitchen, I had to completely demolish the walls surrounding the kitchen, only keeping the attractive exposed load bearing posts and the HVAC system in place. I also left the existing pony wall, which I turned into a breakfast area, to keep the electric wiring in place. A challenge that I encountered was that my client wanted to keep the original Saltillo tile that gives her home it’s Southwestern flair, while having an updated kitchen with a mid-century modern aesthetic. Ultimately, the vintage Saltillo tile adds a lot of character and interest to the new kitchen design. To keep things clean and minimal, all of the countertops are easy-to-clean white quartz. Since most of the cooking will be done on the new induction stove in the breakfast area, I added a uniquely textured three-dimensional backsplash to give a more decorative feel. Since my client wanted the kitchen to be disability compliant, we put the microwave underneath the counter for easy access and added ample storage space beneath the counters rather than up high. With a full view of the surrounding rooms, this new kitchen layout feels very open and accessible. The crisp white cabinets and wall color is accented by a grey island and updated lighting throughout. Now, my client has a kitchen that feels open and easy to maintain while being safe and useful for people with disabilities.

BUNGALOW KITCHEN

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Kitchen in a 1926 bungalow, done to my client's brief that it should look 'original' to the house. The three 'jewels' of the kitchen are the immaculately restored 1928 Wedgwood high-oven stove, the SubZero refrigerator/freezer designed to look like an old-fashioned ice box, and the island referencing a farmhouse table with pie-save cabinet underneath, done in ebonized oak and painted bead-board. The red Marmoleum floor has double inlaid borders, the counters are honed black granite, and the walls, cabinets, and trim are all painted a soft ocher-based cream-colour taken from a 1926 DutchBoy paint deck. Virtually everything is custom, save the sink, faucets, and pulls, done to my original designs. The Bosch dishwasher, washer, and dryer are all hidden in the cabinetry. All photographs courtesy David Duncan Livingston. (Kitchen featured in Fall 2018 AMERICAN BUNGALOW magazine)

BUNGALOW KITCHEN

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Beautiful White Contemporary Kitchen

Smart Cabinet Solution

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brick floors, with island, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, panelled appliances, red floor and grey benchtop.

New Look for An Exclusive Coastal Residence

GDC Construction

The Mediterranean-style kitchen features custom cabinets by Inplace studio, marble countertops and reclaimed French stone.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Life on the Lake

Fran Alexander Interior Design LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

McGregor Mid Century

Cabinet Genies, Inc.

Check out this recently completed kitchen remodel performed in conjunction with JAR Remodeling. This classy black and white kitchen is sure to impress as soon as you enter the home, featuring two-tone cabinetry, Cambria quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and a beautiful backsplash that reaches to the ceiling. The large island is perfect for entertaining and letting your inner chef out! Cabinetry: Kith Kitchens | Style: Shaker | Color: White, Black Countertops: Cambria Quartz - Swanbridge Hardware: Atlas Homewares: A811-BN, Top Knobs: M1119-BSN

Stone Front Farm Sink

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Dark granite counters with an ogee edge and an under-mount hand carved stone farm sink. The custom kitchen features hand wiped glazed cabinets for the perimeter and a large central island with a sink and range top. The faucets are by Waterstone and include a deck mounted pot-filler at the island. The three dimensional back splash features basket weave marble. Photography by Great Island Photography

Bay House

Interiors by Brinnie T Design | Phillip Island

From an outdated 70's kitchen with non-functional pantry space to an expansive kitchen with storage galore. Tiled bench tops carry the terrazzo feature through from the bathroom and copper handles will patina over time. Navy blue subway backsplash is the perfect selection for a pop of colour contrasting the terracotta cabinets

Coatesville Farmhouse

Rittenhouse Builders

This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, exposed beam, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Farmhouse

DM Deco Design

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, grey benchtop, white splashback and timber splashback.

Pepper Ridge

Woodshapers

Marc Gibson Photography
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

NoLa Classic

Space Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Kitchens by Design Inc.

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Vaycay

Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Michael Hunter
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with open cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, an undermount sink and tile benchtops.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Bryan Construction, Cabinetry & Woodwork, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Proyecto de reforma de una vivienda singular con jardín.

Aurora Gomez Design - arquitectura y diseño

Fotografía: Pilar Martín Bravo
Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Charlestown

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Reclaimed Pennsylvania chestnut, copper screen, oil finish. Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Cunningham Contracting, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, copper benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Kitchen with with Island and Red Floor Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!